Founded by a group of Harvard students of Persian heritage, the Iranian Gala strives to bring together leading professionals, artists, and academics who have dedicated themselves to furthering the study, understanding, and appreciation of Iranian culture, history, and society. The vision of the Iranian Gala is to mobilize and empower the next generation of leaders in the Iranian community. To that end, proceeds from the Gala will go to the Harvard College Iranian Association and toward the advancement of Iranian studies at Harvard University.